#UAE

Highlights: Ripple is the first blockchain payments company approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Zand Bank and Mamo adopt Ripple Payments for faster, transparent cross-border transfers. 64% of MEA finance leaders view faster settlement as critical for blockchain adoption. […]

Highlights: HashKey Global MENA will launch crypto services in Dubai after acquiring a license from the local authority. The Standard Chartered will offer support to the platform to provide trading services. HashKey aims to meet the growing demand in the […]

Highlights: Abu Dhabi’s financial giants to launch Dirham-backed stablecoin for stronger digital finance.  The stablecoin is designed to streamline secure payments both within the UAE and globally. As the UAE makes strides, nations like Russia consider options beyond US dollar-backed […]

Highlights: Circle has gained in-principle regulatory approval from ADGM’s FSRA for money services operations. The collaboration with Hub71 aims to boost digital finance innovation in the UAE. The approval advances Circle’s role in expanding the internet financial system across MEA. […]

Highlights: Dohrnii Labs claims Blynex liquidated DHN tokens worth $500,000 without consent. Blynex argues that the liquidation was necessary due to low token liquidity. Dohrnii Labs has filed a police report and threatens legal action if unresolved. Learn-to-earn platform, Dohrnii […]

Highlights: Crypto.com has expanded its reach in the UAE market by obtaining a limited license for derivatives. The license enables Crypto.com to provide futures, perpetual swaps, and CFDs. The exchange enhances fiat access in UAE through Standard Chartered’s USD services. […]

Highlights: Ripple gets DFSA license to expand crypto services in Dubai’s DIFC. Garlinghouse says the UAE benefits from strong crypto regulations and innovation. XRP rises 5% as Ripple’s lawsuit settlement talks continue. On March 13, blockchain payment provider Ripple announced […]

Highlights: Emirates NBD’s Liv X app now supports crypto trading with Aquanow’s infrastructure. Zodia Custody, backed by Emirates NBD, provides secure digital asset storage for users. Dubai strengthens its crypto hub status with clear regulations and expanding digital services. Emirates […]

Highlights: Bybit receives in-principle approval in UAE, advancing toward full operational licensing in the region. The approval positions Bybit to expand its digital asset services in the UAE. Bybit continues to secure global regulatory approvals while addressing security challenges. Bybit, […]

Highlights: MANTRA secures VARA license to offer DeFi and RWA tokenization services in the UAE and MENA. MANTRA’s license allows it to offer financial products to institutional investors in the UAE area under existing regulations. Firms are attracted to Dubai’s […]

Highlights: Tether partners with Reelly Tech to make transactions easier for agents and buyers. An educational series will help real estate agents learn how to use stablecoins for secure and fast property transactions. The UAE supports digital assets with strong […]

Highlights: UAE has partnered with Shiba Inu to use ShibOS in energy and infrastructure. Blockchain will help the UAE cut costs and improve security in government transactions. The partnership will support plans to expand blockchain use in public services and […]